Cyber security

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Territorians are reminded to be alert to cyber security as cyber criminals are using the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation to circulate scams online and to take advantage of businesses and people working remotely from home.

Ensuring good cyber security practices is the best way to address the cyber threat at work and at home.

Visit the Northern Territory government's Be Cyber Smart website for advice on protecting yourself and your business from business email compromise or invoice fraud.

Online scams

A number of COVID-19 themed scams are circulating online and via text messages.

The phishing emails and messages are often sophisticated, preying on people’s desire for information and imitate trusted and well-known organisations or government agencies.

Clicking on the links in these messages or visiting the fake websites listed may automatically install computer viruses or malware and ransomware onto your device, giving cyber criminals the ability to steal your financial and personal information.

If you receive one of these messages, do not click the link. Delete the message.